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Maggie Whitley

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{Giveaway Week ~ celebrating 1 year since quitting my day job [day 2]}

May 17, 2011 ·
Filed Under: for fun, giveaway, Gussy

This giveaway is now closed.

Well, there definitely were a lot of winners to pick from… The winner of the Yellow Woodgrain tote bag is Brittany {email: brit___y4@aol.com}, and the winner of the $50 Hawthorne Threads shop credit is Lindsey of Sweetly Yours . Hooray, hooray — email me, gals!

Day 2 of Giveaway Week, are you ready?!

About 2 years ago, when I was just starting to get the hang of my shop, how to sell handmade, how to market, how to blog, I found The Nester and soon enough she took me under her wing *wink*. Time has proven her to be a constant, kind, encouraging mentor and friend to me. She’s so wise — I’m so thankful. It seemed only fitting to have The Nester share with the Gussy Sews community a few sentences on having a handmade business/on Gussy Sews/on taking risks. Here’s what she wrote ~

It’s been such fun to watch Gussy Sews rapidly blossom into a successful business. Gussy was willing to take a risk, quit her day job and do the work so that she can do what she loves ~ it really is inspiring to watch. I love my Gussy bags but mostly, I like having Gussy as a friend who encourages me in my own business and following my passions. Thanks Gussy for sharing your talents AND story with us! LOVE YOU!!, ~ the Nester

Have I mentioned how much the handmade community is a wonderful source of encouragement? Seriously. It’s been monumental in the success of my business, not to mention to so many other handmade shop owners. I love it and the opportunities it has brought us all, and yeow! it brings me so much joy.

♥ Look at ALL this new product that’s been added to the shop {links + details under each photo}:

Sultry Damask laptop bag & tote bag

Gussy Girl Kitchen Helper zipped pouch

Gussy Girl Sweet Cupcakes zipped pouch

Peonies in pink zipped pouch, small (limited)

Orange floral zipped pouch, small

Citrus Dot diaper/wipe wristlet

♥ Stay tuned, I’ve got MORE ruffles to list before the week is up :]

Today’s giveaway:

Leave a comment below to enter to win $75 Gussy Sews shop credit ~ hooray!!!

Please leave a comment below. I’ll close the giveaway later tonight, so be sure you enter now if you’re interested! Open to the U.S. only; won shop credit can not be combined with a discount code or any other promotion. The winner will be posted Wednesday morning. Come back each day this week to see all that I’m giving away, a total of $1,100+ in prizes! xoxo

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Piper
Piper
11 years ago

This giveaway week is so fun! Love it! Congrats on one year, Maggie!

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Whitney
Whitney
11 years ago

Love the Sultry Damask tote….and everything else.

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Emily N.
Emily N.
11 years ago

Oh, yay!! Thank you for sharing these awesome goodies with us this week! It’s so much fun to enter… and cross your fingers. *wink* =)

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Alicia's Homemaking
Alicia's Homemaking
11 years ago

Random number generator…I am your friend, promise! Hehe.
Looove your stuff Gussy, proud of your year. :)

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Amber
Amber
11 years ago

Congrats on 1 year!!!!!

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amber
amber
11 years ago

love your shop + all your tutorials Gussy!

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Sheila @Momfessions
Sheila @Momfessions
11 years ago

Happy One Year! I love your new stuff- so many fun ruffles! ;)

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Angela Kolachny
Angela Kolachny
11 years ago

This is like Christmas in May!!!! Hooray!!!

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Jaimie
Jaimie
11 years ago

Oh, how I would love to have that market tote. Hope you’re having fun celebrating your first year!!

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angelique cowart
angelique cowart
11 years ago

I really love all of your totes !! They are calling my name : )

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Emily
Emily
11 years ago

Congratulations to you! Your success is an inspiration to us all!

Best wishes for continued success.
Emily

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amy in nc
amy in nc
11 years ago

pick me pick me!

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Jamie
Jamie
11 years ago

Oh, I love the diaper carrier! Too cute!!

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Laura
Laura
11 years ago

I love those new products! Yay on your 1 year!

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Nicole W
Nicole W
11 years ago

What an inspiration . . . best of luck!

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Leslie
Leslie
11 years ago

Happy full time Gussy sews anniversary! Love the new laptop bag and tote!

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Sarah
Sarah
11 years ago

This is such a great giveaway! Thank you so much!

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Chris N
Chris N
11 years ago

Congrats to you for following your dream!

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Amy Lynne
Amy Lynne
11 years ago

Luvin’ all the ruffles!

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Terri R
Terri R
11 years ago

Oh my goodness!!! The cupcakes are so sweet!!! I am a collector of all things cupcakes!! I love it!!!

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KatieH
KatieH
11 years ago

Yey for a ruffled giveaway! I have been dying for a new tote… maybe I will win and that ruffled goodness will be mine!

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MARY
MARY
11 years ago

I love your constant source of creativity! Pick me, pick me! :)

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Shawnna
Shawnna
11 years ago

Ooo pick me, pick me!!
:)

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Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner
Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner
11 years ago

Ooohh, nice shop credit! I can finally get a ruffly tote! Thanks!

Side note: how did the Nester decide to “take you under her wing”? I’d love some guidance like that myself, but am very unsure as to how I can seek it out. Much like there aren’t many/any sewing friends in my area, there definitely aren’t any craft business friends either. I’m going to Sewing Summit in the Fall, so I’m sure I’ll make some friends there. Any tips in the meantime???

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Allison
Allison
11 years ago

Congrats on 1 year Gussy!!

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Sarah
Sarah
11 years ago

I’m loving these giveaways this week – makes waking up in the morning a bit more exciting before starting my day :)

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Jessica T
Jessica T
11 years ago

The sultry damask bags are beautiful.

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Emma
Emma
11 years ago

Love the citrus dot wristlet!

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lisa
lisa
11 years ago

what a fun week of giveaways!! thanks for the chance to win!!

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Sarah
Sarah
11 years ago

I need a tote!!! :)

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Amanda S.
Amanda S.
11 years ago

Congrats! Oooh I love the cupcakes!

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Chelsey
Chelsey
11 years ago

You always have the cutest prints! Love ’em!

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Elisabeth
Elisabeth
11 years ago

Oh my goodness — I think even if I don’t win any of these giveaways the red and yellow clutch will be coming to my house!

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Colleen
Colleen
11 years ago

Yay! I am loving that kitchen helper pattern

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LCW
LCW
11 years ago

Oooooh I’d love a shop credit. :-)

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sarah r.
sarah r.
11 years ago

lovely new products!! <3 <3 <3

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Krissa
Krissa
11 years ago

Congrats on the year!! Thank you for the great giveaway!!! Your items are so cute!!! I would love a new tote :)

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Shelli W.
Shelli W.
11 years ago

So many ruffles, so little time!!! Congrats again on your freedom-versery!!

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S Club Mama
S Club Mama
11 years ago

awesome giveaway – congrats on year 1!

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Deborah
Deborah
11 years ago

Love the garden tote! Any chance for a pink ruffle?

Deborah
Homemaker Honey
homemakerhoney.com
homemakerhoney @gmail .com

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Cathy Helmert
Cathy Helmert
11 years ago

You really are an inspiration!

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Sarah M
Sarah M
11 years ago

Oh my goodness what a treat! Sign me up for this loveliness!

Sarah M

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Sadie
Sadie
11 years ago

Love the Sweet cupcakes print!

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Kati
Kati
11 years ago

Congrats again! LOVE that cupcake fabric..it is so cute!

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Leslie
Leslie
11 years ago

The little pouches are so adorable! Thanks for sharing yourself with us!

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Angie k
Angie k
11 years ago

What a fun story! So happy for you! Would love to win the shop credit!

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Erin
Erin
11 years ago

What an exciting week! Congrats on your one year of fulfilling your dream!

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Carla Helton
Carla Helton
11 years ago

Lovin’ all the ruffles…especially the cupcake and citrus dot!!! ;) Congrats on your 1 year pursuing your dream!!!

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Tara
Tara
11 years ago

Thanks for the chance to win! It’s been exciting to see your business grow!

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Katie
Katie
11 years ago

Your bags are so cute, I would love to have one!

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Too Much Good
Too Much Good
11 years ago

LOVE the new Kitchen Helper print. So vintage and fabulous!

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Melissa McClary
Melissa McClary
11 years ago

Your bags are amazing. You are so lucky to have been able to follow your dreams and do what you love for a living.

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Teri
Teri
11 years ago

Adore all of your products, Maggie! Could use some new Gussy in my life!!

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Elizabeth W
Elizabeth W
11 years ago

Wish I had the diaper/wipes wistlet this weekend. It’s going to be just me and my one year old a plane. It would be nice to not have a diaper bag. Congrats, Gussy!

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Tiffany
Tiffany
11 years ago

I love your adorable bags and pouches! Thanks for sharing so much with your readers to celebrate your anniversary!

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Selena
Selena
11 years ago

I love it all! Pick me, pick me. :)

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Lauren Hull
Lauren Hull
11 years ago

I love the laptop/tote bag. I would love to own several of your bags. :)

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Kristie
Kristie
11 years ago

So much ruffley goodness ….love, love, love!

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Alli - Life on LeRoy
Alli - Life on LeRoy
11 years ago

Holy Moly – $75!!! I would be in heaven! Such amazing ruffles you have! You are very talented! Happy 1 year Anniversary!!

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Bernice
Bernice
11 years ago

I love how much time and effort you put into promoting the handmade community. You are definitely an inspiration to me. Maybe one day when my boys are grown, I’ll be able to follow in your footsteps. Heck, maybe I can work for you ;) hehehe

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Leslie R
Leslie R
11 years ago

You’re an inspiration! Congrats on one year!

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Sara
Sara
11 years ago

Me me! Pick me! I want a Gussy!

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Midge
Midge
11 years ago

OOOH!!! Pick me, pick ME! *waving hands in the air*

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Lynn of oak hill designs
Lynn of oak hill designs
11 years ago

LOVE Gussy ruffles!!

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Meghan Tucker
Meghan Tucker
11 years ago

Ooh I’d love to win this! So fun!

Meghan o

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Jessica H.
Jessica H.
11 years ago

I love your new products! So cute! Thanks a lot!

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Lauren @ Pineapple Pizza
Lauren @ Pineapple Pizza
11 years ago

Well, I just got my very FIRST Gussy bag in the mail, and I would LOVE to win a shop credit so that I can spread the Gussy love (especially with a diaper wipe wristlet for my best friend who just found out about her forthcoming bundle of joy!).

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sheena
sheena
11 years ago

I would love to start my Gussy collection!

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Danielle
Danielle
11 years ago

Absolutely love your stuff

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diana
diana
11 years ago

you must be so proud of yourself.
what a rad feeling to start with a few library books and to really have built this.
very cool.

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Stephanie
Stephanie
11 years ago

I love your shop and all of your bags – this would be great to win! Thanks for the chance!!

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Becky
Becky
11 years ago

I love the new prints! And I could very easily spend $75 at your shop!

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Sarah
Sarah
11 years ago

So generous, what an awesome prize!

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Kelsie
Kelsie
11 years ago

These are some awesome products…..

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Amy
Amy
11 years ago

The cupcake fabric is adorable!

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Carey - Gypsy Thread
Carey - Gypsy Thread
11 years ago

Congratulations on your anniversary! So inspirational and motivating to those of us who have just begun to venture out into the handmade business world. Thank you!

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Deborah
Deborah
11 years ago

Your bags are so pretty. Your blog is awesome too. It is one that I read daily.

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Colletta
Colletta
11 years ago

Great giveaway, even if I didn’t win yesterday :(

Thanks!

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Audrey
Audrey
11 years ago

I love your bags!

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Suzanne
Suzanne
11 years ago

Happy one-year Guss-iversary! If I win I can finally get that market tote I’ve had my eye on forever!

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Crystal
Crystal
11 years ago

I really hope I win – I love your bags!

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Valeri
Valeri
11 years ago

Wow! $75.00 store credit is so gracious of you. Crossing my fingers and toes for this one. You’re amazing Ms. Gussy. Thank you for being a light and inspiration to the handmade community. :)

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mama marchand
mama marchand
11 years ago

I love the new Kitchen Helper print – so cute! :)

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Frances
Frances
11 years ago

I love the cute cupcake fabric :)

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Raquel Braun
Raquel Braun
11 years ago

ooooh what a great giveaway……now to decide…..that would be the hard part:)

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April
April
11 years ago

Congrats on a very successful first yr, and hats off to you for having the courage to take a risk and start your own business! You have beautiful stuff!

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Kristen self
Kristen self
11 years ago

I live all of your ruffles! I need the diaper and wipes clutch!!!

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stacy
stacy
11 years ago

I recently found your site and I love your totes and makeup bags. Everything is so cute!

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Jenn
Jenn
11 years ago

OMG…A $75 credit!! Woo-Hoo!! I know exactly what I’d get! Keeping my fingers crossed for a little luck for this unlucky girl…lol! You Rock Gussy!!

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Marilyn
Marilyn
11 years ago

Oh, I hadn’t seen the Citrus Dot before. How lovely! I like the contrast.

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Lori
Lori
11 years ago

Happy 1st to one of the Sweetest Bloggers in blog land!! I love your creativity and how you share your life with us. I would love to win the gift certificate so that I could own my own Gussy!!!!! Do you have a new product to reveal at the end of the week????? Can’t wait to see what’s in store.
Have a wonderful week!!!
Blessings,

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Tara
Tara
11 years ago

Oh so cute! The new items are just adorable!

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DebbieSmith
DebbieSmith
11 years ago

You are so generous! I use my zipped pouch and my laptop bag everyday! ♥

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jessica fike
jessica fike
11 years ago

I love the giveaway week!

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Amanda Lee
Amanda Lee
11 years ago

I love the new Sultry Damask totes! The fabric is so beautiful.

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Melody
Melody
11 years ago

My cupcake-lovin’ sweet girl would go crazy for a cupcake zippered pouch. Thanks for another great giveaway!

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Lindsay
Lindsay
11 years ago

please, please, pick me, pick me! =)

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Emily
Emily
11 years ago

Oh my goodness the kitchen helper and cupcake material is so perfect

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Monica
Monica
11 years ago

I would love to get the Kitchen Helper pouch for my mother – she would adore it!!!

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Ann
Ann
11 years ago

Ok, your Gussy Girl stuff is adorable! I even want the Kitchen Helper one! So cute! I would love to win! :)

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